Most Popular Books by Petr Horacek

Originally published: London, England: Walker Books Ltd., 2015.

Combining graphic pictures with simple novelty devices, this book reveals that strawberries are red, oranges are orange, bananas are yellow and so on. Each page has more cut off it than the one before, so that the layered images finally form a delicious-looking surprise.

Tired of her usual diet of herbs and grass, Goat decides to try something new, with humorous results.

Kids will delight in this witty story of mistaken identity from acclaimed author-illustrator Petr Horácek. Peter and Paul are puffins and the best of friends. But one day Peter gets lost in a terrible storm, and Paul is nowhere to be found. With the help of a big blue whale, Peter sets out, determined to find his pal. What the pair discovers is that many other birds match the description Peter gives of Paul, but none are quite like his friend. With gorgeous collage artwork and a lighthearted touch, this fun read-aloud tale will both amuse and enlighten.

Blue Monster wants to play with Rabbit - but Rabbit is sleeping and doesn''t want to play. SO... what should Blue Monster do? Blue Monster does something you should NEVER do and then... he does it again and again! Now he DEFINITELY has no one to play with! He feels sad, lonely and VERY guilty. But when Blue Monster opens his mouth and YAWNS... what a surprise! Things may get better after all! If Blue Monster only says he''s sorry. A wonderfully funny and surprising picture book about friendship and forgiveness, that''s perfect for reading aloud.

In a pair of bright lift-the-flap books full of animals, author-illustrator Petr Horácek gets little ones thinking with simple questions and easy concepts. Who is sleeping in the tree? Who is sleeping under the leaf? What about in the river? Children can say good night to several animals before settling down for a slumber of their own.

Teaming up to search for a best friend because they are both lonely, Black Bear and Brown Bear are disappointed that this elusive best friend is still nowhere to be found until they realize the perfect candidate has been there all along!

There’s never a dull moment in this funny, beautifully illustrated tale depicting a pesky fly in a whole new light. The housefly in this story doesn’t understand why people won’t share their food with him or play with him . . . and why do they keep trying to give him a swat? He’s not doing any harm! In a clever, interactive novelty book buzzing with fun, Petr Horácek may make readers reluctant to turn the final page.

Renowned illustrator Petr Horácek brings his luminous art to an interactive, peek-through woodland adventure for the youngest of readers. Little Bunny in the woods, what can you see? There''s a big friendly bear smiling straight at me. Who will Little Bunny find in the woods? Open this sweet board book and peer through the die-cut on each spread to spy a host of woodland animals--colorful birds, a friendly bear, a BIG red fox, a helpful owl--and a very special someone waiting at the end of the book. Petr Horácek''s simple, rhyming text and vibrant illustrations are perfectly designed to engage little listeners.

In a pair of bright lift-the-flap books full of animals, author-illustrator Petr Horácek gets little ones thinking with simple questions and easy concepts. Brave or shy, short or tall, slow or fast? Opposites abound in a colorful book of animals, inviting readers to celebrate each creature for its differences.

A young boy spends his day playing games with his imaginary friend, the Elephant. Real or not, when Grandma and Grandpa are busy, the Elephant proves to be the perfect playmate.

Lots of fun with trains in this board book that''s perfect for little hands to explore!Choo-choo! The train is ready to leave. Turn the shaped pages and join in with all the noises the train makes as it travels through the woods, over the bridge, into the tunnel ... and all the way to the seaside.

Turn the pages, lift the flaps and see animals of all shapes and sizes bring to life the world of opposites. From slow snail to fast cheetah, heavy hippo to light butterfly, smooth frog to prickly porcupine, these pop-up animals encourage early literacy, language and communication.

Ever wanted to be different? Suzy Goose has - she squawks like a toucan, swims like a seal and jumps like a kangaroo. But when she tries to Rroarrr like a lion, she gets more than she bargains for!